Manama Weather History
Bahrain · Asia · Weather data 1976–today
Manama sits 2919km from the equator, 6m above sea level. That combination gives it a very hot climate with almost no rain (Hot desert climate). Its record high is 46.8°C, set 2026-05-29, its record low 7.5°C, set 2017-02-03.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Manama
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Manama?
The highest temperature in this record for Manama is 46.8°C, measured on 2026-05-29. That is a recorded daily value from Manama's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Manama?
The lowest temperature in this record for Manama is 7.5°C, measured on 2017-02-03. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Manama get a year?
Manama averages 66mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 12 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Manama?
On 1995-03-21, 47.3mm fell on Manama, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 72% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Manama get a year?
Manama averages 4066 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 11.1 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Manama?
Across the summer months Manama averages a daytime high near 35.8°C, while winter nights average 16°C. The seasons here are set from Manama's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Manama?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Manama is 60 km/h, on 1998-01-13. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
